Robert Bentley on Immigration

Refuse Syrian refugees relocating to Alabama

Republican Gov. Robert Bentley says he'll refuse Syrian refugees relocating to the state. He issued a news release
Sunday, saying: "I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the citizens of Alabama in harm's way."

Source: ABC News on Syrian Refugee Crisis
, Nov 16, 2015

Will fight illegal immigration in Alabama

As a legislator, I supported efforts to curb illegal immigration in Alabama, as governor I will continue to do so. I understand the Legislature will take up the
Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Send me that bill. I will sign it.

Source: 2011 State of the State speech to Alabama legislature
, Mar 1, 2011

Fine businesses that employ illegals; & deny public benefits

I will support our workforce by creating an environment that is unwelcoming to illegal immigrants because they undercut the wages of Alabama workers;

I will seek a legal presumption that all illegal aliens are flight risks for bail purposes.

I will seek a legislative end to sanctuary cities in Alabama;

I will assist business, industry, and agriculture interests to obtain legal workers by supporting the use of E-Verify among all private employers in Alabama;

I will require all
governmental agencies to participate in E-Verify;

I will fine businesses that knowingly employ illegal aliens;

Deny illegal immigrants public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment insurance, and commercial licenses.

I will seek to enact state-level crimes against identity theft and voter fraud.

I will train law enforcement officials on immigration laws and ensure state officials turn over all illegal aliens arrested in Alabama to the federal government.